EDC 102H F13 2013-11-18

Goal: Discuss KIPP; Refine our understanding of Charter Schools

• While you get settled:
  • Did you hear about the latest Arne Duncan kerfluffle?
  • Are his comments warranted?
  • Sign a petition to oust him here:
• Work in groups to develop a shared mindmup: Work Hard Be Nice
• Group moderated discussion: Discuss Periods 1 and 2 of WHBN
• Synthesizing across many sources. (If time permits...which it won't.)
  • What do you do?
  • Some Synthesizing Strategies
    • Synthesis Page Example - KIPP Charter Schools
  • What does "smarter" mean?
    • Notes: Intellectual Development of College Students
    • Article: Intellectual Development in College

Homework

• Read: Matthews 2009 pp. 211-262
• Be ready to sign up for next week's presentation on Wednesday.